Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL Endurance RUN 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and JBL Endurance RUN 2. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. JBL Endurance RUN 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - wireless
Weight 41 g 19.7 g JBL Endurance RUN 2 are lighter than Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g -
Colour Black | Silver White | Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof, sweat-proof
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Endurance RUN 2.
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 99 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Endurance RUN 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat Magnetic ear buds, TwistLock technology, FlexSoft, Fliphook
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Controls Tap control 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Now
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Endurance RUN 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hour(s)
Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Modulation Type - GFSK, 8-DPSK, 4-DQPSK
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 JBL Endurance RUN 2
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips Sound enhancer, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX5
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